Abstract
Once the acclimation period is
completed and it has been determined
that the new macaw is in good
health, the first taming lessons can
begin. The most effective trainer
must thoroughly examine his daily
routine, and plan to give taming
lessons on a regular basis when free
time is most available. The decision to
tame and keep a macaw as a pet
requires the owner to devote time to
the task each and every day. After the
basic taming is accomplished, it is
imperative for the macaw owner to
understand that pet macaws need
daily attention (not just daily maintenance)
to thrive happily in the human
environment. To tame a wild macaw,
it is necessary to give at least three
formal lessons per day. Taming can be
accomplished by pet owners who
work full-time, if the lessons are
planned and administered properly.
Taming your own pet macaw is an
exciting and rewarding experience.
Should you decide to have a professional
trainer tame the wild bird, be
aware that you will still have to put in
a considerable amount of time to
properly socialize your new pet. The
role of the professional trainer cannot
substitute for the ongoing relationship
between a pet macaw and its
human owner.